L'Antagoniste

"One of the best places in the neighborhood. The place is super cozy. Everyone working here is friendly. The food is excellent French food. But the real hidden gem is the wine list with lots of really good wines at absolutely reasonable prices. Highly recommended for any occasion."

"This was my first experience with this restaurant and I went for my birthday with my husband and we had an amazing time. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, the service was great and the food, oh my gosh, the food was absolutely delicious. Them mussels were to die for (I can swim in that broth) and the oysters were so good. The Salade du Marché with that cucumber sorbet and sherry vinaigrette was so different from any other salad I’ve had before but the favorite thing for me was the duck. The Le Canard A L'Orange was fire. I never had duck before and for my first time it was great. I will definitely be visiting L’Antagonists again."

"A wonderful meal paired with unforgettable wine in a very cozy welcoming environment! The duck was perfectly prepared as was the Burgundy served alongside it!"

"Delicious food and nice atmosphere - that's what this authentic french is offering you. A very nice place to spend Friday evening with your friends or partners. The absence of kid's menu, normal juice or a straw is not an obstacle not to go there. Please try it for yourself and let me know if you liked it in the comments below."

"My first time to a surprisingly lovely, small and quiet French bistro in Brooklyn. I came here on a Monday so it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere is intimate and not too noisy. Wine selection is surprisingly adequate for a place of this size. Service was attentive and polite without being overbearing. I did not have an issue with the level of service or the speed the dishes were served. The ingredients are fresh and it appears to be locally sourced. However, their menu is limited to a few fishes but I guess this is all about quality control with a smaller kitchen. We tried their steak tartare, salad Nicoise, poulet aux Morilles, and le canard a l'orange. Each dish was excellent tasting and presented properly. You can tell the chef puts in effort nd heart into each thing that comes out of the kitchen. Each ingredient serves a purpose to the dish and compliments each other. The chef also seems to be well versed in the use of different salts to control the savory level and bring out the taste of the dish. I don't usually see this too often so a definite compliment to their chef! I'll need to return to explore their other selections in the future. Update: Been there several times now. Food and service have been consistently good and on par. Each time their soups have been a star (different each time). L'escargot with bone marrow and foie gras was delicious. Don't forget to dip the marrow sauce with some bread! They have a filet mignon special that matched all the ingredients such as foie gras and potatoes seemlessly like a medley. Definitely worth a try if it's offered."